2026 US Open Tennis Championships Daily Schedule of Play: Complete Order of Play Guide

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The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, from Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13. As the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season, the tournament brings together the world’s best ATP and WTA stars for two weeks of world-class tennis.

With defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka leading the field, alongside World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and many more, fans can expect thrilling action from the opening round through Championship Sunday.

Below is a complete guide to the 2026 US Open Daily Schedule of Play, highlighting each day’s action, featured rounds, and what fans can expect throughout the tournament.

2026 US Open Tournament Schedule

Dates: Sunday, August 30 – Sunday, September 13, 2026

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York

Day 1 – Sunday, August 30

Opening Day – First Round Begins

The 2026 US Open gets underway with the opening half of the men’s and women’s singles draws.

Fans can expect:

• Men’s Singles First Round
• Women’s Singles First Round
• Men’s Doubles First Round
• Women’s Doubles First Round

Opening Day traditionally features defending champions and several of the tournament’s biggest stars on Arthur Ashe Stadium, while dozens of matches take place across the grounds from morning through the evening session.

Day 2 – Monday, August 31

First Round Continues

The remaining first-round matches conclude as the final top seeds begin their campaigns.

Highlights include:

• Remaining Men’s Singles First Round
• Remaining Women’s Singles First Round
• Doubles competition continues

Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium and the Grandstand will once again showcase many of the sport’s biggest names under the lights.

Day 3 – Tuesday, September 1

Second Round Begins

The tournament shifts into the second round as players look to build momentum heading into the first weekend.

Expect:

• Men’s Singles Second Round
• Women’s Singles Second Round
• Doubles First and Second Round action

Day 4 – Wednesday, September 2

Second Round Continues

The remaining second-round matches are completed, with several seeded players expected to face increasingly difficult tests against dangerous opponents and rising stars.

Day 5 – Thursday, September 3

Third Round Begins

The intensity rises as players battle for a place in the Round of 16.

Featured action includes:

• Men’s Singles Third Round
• Women’s Singles Third Round
• Men’s & Women’s Doubles
• Junior events begin later in the tournament week

Day 6 – Friday, September 4

Third Round Continues

Friday marks the conclusion of third-round action and the beginning of Labor Day Weekend, traditionally one of the busiest stretches of the tournament.

With only 16 players remaining after play concludes, the race toward Championship Weekend truly begins.

Day 7 – Saturday, September 5

Fourth Round Begins

The opening half of the Round of 16 takes center stage.

Expect marquee contests featuring Grand Slam champions, Top-10 players and emerging stars all vying for quarterfinal berths.

Day 8 – Sunday, September 6

Fourth Round Concludes

The final Round of 16 matches complete the singles quarterfinal lineup.

By the end of the day, just eight men and eight women remain in contention for the 2026 US Open title.

Day 9 – Monday, September 7

Quarterfinals Begin

Championship Week officially begins with the first singles quarterfinals.

The tournament schedule also features:

• Men’s Singles Quarterfinals
• Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
• Doubles Quarterfinals
• Junior Championships
• Wheelchair competition begins

Day 10 – Tuesday, September 8

Quarterfinal Action Continues

The remaining quarterfinal matches determine the complete semifinal field.

This stage of the tournament regularly produces some of the highest-quality tennis of the entire fortnight.

Day 11 – Wednesday, September 9

Women’s Singles Semifinals

The final four women compete under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium for a place in Saturday’s championship match.

With a Grand Slam title just one victory away, every point carries enormous significance.

Day 12 – Thursday, September 10

Men’s Singles Semifinals

The men’s semifinals headline one of the most anticipated days of the tournament.

Five-set classics have become a hallmark of US Open semifinal day, often producing unforgettable moments in front of a packed New York crowd.

Day 13 – Saturday, September 12

Women’s Singles Championship

One player will lift the 2026 US Open Women’s Singles Trophy after navigating seven demanding matches over two weeks.

Championship Saturday also typically features additional doubles finals and junior championship matches.

Day 14 – Sunday, September 13

Men’s Singles Championship

The 2026 US Open concludes with one of the biggest events on the international sporting calendar.

The final two players will battle for:

• The US Open Championship
• A Grand Slam title
• ATP Rankings points
• Historic prize money
• A place in tennis history

Championship Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium is one of the sport’s most iconic occasions, bringing the curtain down on another unforgettable US Open.

Arthur Ashe Stadium

Throughout the tournament, Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts:

• Opening Day ceremonies
• Defending champions
• World No. 1 players
• Featured Day Sessions
• Night Sessions
• Quarterfinals
• Semifinals
• Women’s Final
• Men’s Final

As the largest tennis stadium in the world, Arthur Ashe Stadium continues to provide one of the greatest atmospheres in professional tennis.

Louis Armstrong Stadium & Grandstand

Louis Armstrong Stadium and the Grandstand remain two of the tournament’s premier venues, hosting:

• Top-20 players
• Former Grand Slam champions
• Rising ATP and WTA stars
• Doubles specialists
• Marathon five-set matches

Many of the tournament’s most entertaining contests unfold on these courts throughout the first week.

Official Order of Play

The Official US Open Order of Play is published each evening for the following day and includes:

• Court assignments
• Match start times
• Session schedules
• Television courts
• Doubles, junior and wheelchair matches

As match durations and weather conditions can affect scheduling, fans are encouraged to check the updated Order of Play daily before attending or watching the tournament.

Final Thoughts

The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships promise two weeks of spectacular Grand Slam tennis from Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13. With the world’s best players competing across 14 days of action, fans can look forward to unforgettable matches, dramatic upsets and championship moments on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

Be sure to visit TennisConnected throughout the tournament for the latest daily schedule of play, match previews, live streaming guides, results, and expert analysis from Flushing Meadows. This updated structure also aligns with the official 2026 tournament calendar and is optimized for both readers and search engines.